Together We Prosper
September 1, 2026
Prosper ISD Dedicates New Rucker Elementary
Mrs. Rucker began her career as an educator and came to Prosper in 1983, when our community looked very different than it does today. She taught in Prosper ISD and eventually became the principal of Prosper Elementary, serving our district for 14 years and public education for 32 years. In 2005, Prosper ISD renamed Prosper Elementary to be known as Judy Rucker Elementary. The new Judy Rucker Elementary School campus is located directly next to the previous building, which now is used as the District Programs Building.
"At Rucker Elementary, we talk about being Rooted in Excellence. To me, that means being grounded in who we are, committed to serving others, always striving to grow, and leaving the places we touch better than we found them," Bobbie Allen, principal of Rucker Elementary, said. "That is the legacy of Judy Rucker. And that is the legacy we hope every student who walks through these doors will carry with them."
When school starts, so do colds, coughs and other common illnesses
The 2026–2027 Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Applications are now open! Starting August 5, Prosper ISD will begin sending letters home to eligible households about benefits and any next steps needed to apply. If your household doesn't automatically qualify (for example, through SNAP, TANF, or other program participation), you can apply online anytime during the school year at prosper-isd.net/page/free-and-reduced-lunch. You'll need household member names, income information, and the last four digits of a Social Security number (or you can indicate you don't have one). Questions about eligibility? Reach out to child-nutrition@prosper-isd.net. We're here to make sure every Prosper ISD student has access to the meals they need to thrive.
SEPTEMBER
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Month
- 9/2 Bridges Middle School Dedication
- 9/4 Staff Development/Student Holiday
- 9/7 District Holiday
- 9/8 🚀 College, Career & Military Fair
- 9/9 Prosper High Homecoming Parade
- 9/11 Prosper High Homecoming Game
- 9/15 🚀 Navigating Assessments Program
- 9/16 Walnut Grove Homecoming Parade
- 9/18 Walnut Grove Homecoming Game
🚀 Designates a Launch Your Journey Event
Student Engagement is all about helping students try new things, make friends, and get involved—whether it’s through clubs, fine arts, athletics, or academic competitions. Stay connected and get plugged in!
Technology Assistance - technologyhomehelp@prosper-isd.net
Enrollment, Registration, Skyward Assistance - Campus Registrars
Immunizations and Health Assistance - your campus nurse or pisdhealthservices@prosper-isd.net
Bus/Transportation Assistance - pisdbus@prosper-isd.net
- Child Nutrition (My School Bucks, food limitations) - child-nutrition@prosper-isd.net
